American Young Voices

What American Young Voices does

American Young Voices LLC is a Delaware limited liability company that operates the U.S. arm of Young Voices International, producing large-scale children's choir concerts in professional arenas. The program enrolls elementary and middle school students (grades 2-8) who, after several months of in-school preparation using AYV-supplied curriculum materials, perform alongside thousands of peers in sold-out arena events featuring live bands, professional lighting and sound, and audiences of family members. Conductor Francisco J. Núñez, Founder/Artistic Director of the Young People's Chorus of New York City, leads the performances and teacher workshops. The company is the U.S. operating entity of Young Voices International, founded in the UK by David Lewis in 1996 and brought to the United States in 2015 under CEO Ben Lewis.

The core product is the AYV Concert Program, bundled with the AYV Music Book (vocal scores, accompaniment recordings, conducting notes, lyric sheets), the Teacher's Manual (lesson plans aligned with National Core Music Standards and National Core Arts Standards, plus logistical guides), and Teacher Workshops through which participating educators can earn up to 10 professional development hours. Concert production takes place at major Northeast U.S. arenas — MVP Arena in Albany, NY and Prudential Center in Newark, NJ — with 2026 events scheduled for June 2 and June 3 respectively. The company operates in coordination with the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), which lends educator credibility and supports professional development pathways. Administrative operations are handled through Night Castle Management, Inc., which provides the New York corporate address.

The business model is B2B2C. Schools (via music teachers or administrators) register their entire group for a flat $125 fee per school, covering unlimited students (5 to 505+). The model generates additional revenue from audience ticket sales to the evening arena performances, official AYV T-shirts and mini-flashlights sold as concert merchandise, and DVD/download purchases of concert recordings. Customer acquisition relies on teacher outreach, prominent teacher and parent testimonials, NAfME network access, and the powerful emotional draw of the live concert experience as a recruiting vehicle for the next cohort.

Name

American Young Voices

Legal name

American Young Voices LLC

Website

https://americanyoungvoices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

American Young Voices operates large-scale children's choir concert programs in U.S. arenas, serving elementary and middle schools (grades 2-8). Schools register for a $125 flat fee, and students perform alongside thousands of peers in sold-out arena events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Education / Choral Education Programs

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Music Theory, Ear Training & Musicianship (EDAMANAF)

Keywords

• Children's choir concerts
• Music education programs
• School choral programs
• Arena concert events
• Music curriculum materials

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. School Registration Fees: Schools pay a flat $125 registration fee per group that covers unlimited students (5 to 505+). This includes the AYV Music Book with scores, vocal and accompaniment recordings, conducting notes, Teacher's Manual, curricular materials, lesson plans, and access to Teacher Workshops. This is a one-time recurring fee per school per year.
2. Audience Tickets: Families and friends of participating students purchase tickets to attend the arena concerts. Tickets are sold to the general public for the evening performance portion of the event. Ticket holders must abide by venue rules and consent to being filmed/photographed.
3. Merchandise Sales: Official American Young Voices T-shirts are sold to students, teachers, and chaperones. Mini-flashlights are also available for purchase, which are encouraged to be used during the concert for visual effects.
4. DVD/Download Sales: Professional recordings of concerts are produced and distributed via DVD and download. While not guaranteed that every choir member will appear on the recording, families can purchase these keepsakes of the experience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

American Young Voices operates a children's choir concert education program where schools register their entire music group (grades 2-8, 5 to 505+ students) for a flat $125 fee. Teachers receive comprehensive materials including the AYV Music Book with scores, vocal and accompaniment recordings, conducting notes, a Teacher's Manual with lesson plans aligned with National Core Music Standards, and access to Teacher Workshops. The program culminates in massive arena concerts featuring 4,500-8,500 children performing simultaneously with a live band, professional conductor (Francisco J. Núñez), lighting, and sound to sold-out audiences.

Product overview

American Young Voices is a single integrated educational program rather than a platform with modules. The core offering is the AYV Concert Program, a massive children’s choir concert experience in arenas. This is supplemented by the AYV Music Book (containing scores, recordings, and conducting notes), Teacher’s Manual (with lesson plans and logistical guides), and Official AYV T-Shirts. The program also includes Teacher Workshops for professional development and AYV DVDs for concert recordings. Teachers receive all materials upon registration for a flat $125 fee per school/group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• American Young Voices Concert Program The flagship educational music program that enables elementary and middle school students (grades 2-8) to participate in massive arena choir concerts featuring live bands, professional lighting and sound, and conductor Francisco J. Núñez. Schools register their entire group (5 to 505+ students) for a flat $125 fee covering unlimited students and all curriculum materials. Over 1 million U.S. students have participated since inception, with annual concerts featuring 4,500-8,500 children performing simultaneously to sold-out audiences.
• AYV Music Book Comprehensive music resource provided to registered teachers containing vocal scores, vocal and accompaniment recordings, conducting notes, and lyric sheets for the AYV repertoire. Designed for elementary and middle school music teachers leading the AYV program at their schools.
• Teacher's Manual

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million elementary school students have participated in the program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• National Association for Music Education (NAfME)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAfME and American Young Voices share a passionate belief in inspiring the next generation to find their love for music. The partnership coordinates educational content and provides professional development opportunities for teachers participating in the AYV program. NAfME membership lends credibility and access to the AYV program among music educators.
• Francisco J. NúñezcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrancisco J. Núñez serves as the conductor for American Young Voices concerts. He is also the Artistic Director/Founder of the Young People's Chorus of New York City, and is an acclaimed composer and arranger of choral music. He conducts the Teachers Workshops where teachers earn professional development hours.
• Young Voices InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by David Lewis in 1996 in the UK when school music was declining. The Young Voices International organization created the massed-voice concert concept that AYV licensed and adapted for the US market starting in 2015. CEO Ben Lewis continues to expand the mission internationally.
• Night Castle Management, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNight Castle Management, Inc. serves as the management company for American Young Voices. They handle operations and serve as the official mailing address for AYV at 307 7th Ave., Suite 507, New York, NY 10001.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Little Kids Rock: A national nonprofit providing music education (band, guitar, modern music) to under-served US public schools. Comparable as an organization delivering supplemental music education programming into elementary and middle schools at scale.
• VH1 Save The Music Foundation: A foundation dedicated to restoring music education in US public schools. Comparable as a nationally recognized brand focused on expanding school music program access, with partnerships that touch the same NAfME-aligned audience.
• Music Together: A widely established early childhood music education program. While focused on younger children (and parents) rather than arena-scale choral performances, it is comparable as a school-based supplemental music education franchise with a national footprint.
• Carnegie Hall Music Education Programs: Carnegie Hall's music education initiatives include young people's choral ensembles and linked school programs. Comparable as a high-prestige, performance-oriented choral education provider with deep ties to New York-based music educators.

Direct peers

• Cincinnati Boychoir: One of the oldest boys' choral programs in the US, providing music education and live performance opportunities for school-age boys. Comparable to AYV as a structured choral education program emphasizing immersive performance experiences.
• National Children's Chorus: US-based children's choir program offering tiered ensemble training and large-scale performances for young singers. Operates a similar audition-based model with multiple regional ensembles, comparable to the AYV choir concert experience.
• Young Voices International: AYV's parent company and the originator of the massed-voice children's choir concept. Operates the same program model across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Trinidad and Tobago, and South Africa, sharing repertoire, brand, and operational know-how with AYV.
• Pacific Boychoir Academy: A prestigious boys' choir program offering choral training and high-profile performances for elementary and middle school-aged boys. Comparable as a competitive, performance-focused choral music education model for school-age children.
• Young People's Chorus of New York City: Founded and led by Francisco J. Núñez, AYV's conductor. Operates as a weekly after-school choral program serving hundreds of NYC children, representing the same conductor-led choral music education philosophy targeting young singers.

Others

• Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation: A nonprofit that supports school music education through instrument donations and program funding. Adjacent to AYV as an enabler of K-12 music education, though it focuses on instrument access rather than choir performance experiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-young-voices

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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